Model year
2026 Audi A6
NHTSA lists 0 recalls and 7 complaints for the 2026 Audi A6 (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA also lists 1 recall and 2 complaints under A6 ALLROAD. Those counts are separate from the numbers above. The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (5), FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (2), FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (2). NHTSA rated the ALLROAD SW MHEV AWD 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 23–24 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,400–$3,550, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 148 complaints
- 2001 113 complaints
- 2002 88 complaints
- 2003 66 complaints
- 2004 35 complaints
- 2005 91 complaints
- 2006 67 complaints
- 2007 53 complaints
- 2008 71 complaints
- 2009 21 complaints
- 2010 17 complaints
- 2011 21 complaints
- 2012 60 complaints
- 2013 52 complaints
- 2014 41 complaints
- 2015 22 complaints
- 2016 51 complaints
- 2017 20 complaints
- 2018 11 complaints
- 2019 114 complaints
- 2020 26 complaints
- 2021 18 complaints
- 2022 2 complaints
- 2023 2 complaints
- 2024 3 complaints
- 2025 6 complaints
- 2026 7 complaints
Recalls
No recalls are listed for this name in the matched NHTSA file.
Complaints
7 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 1, fire flag on 0, injury field 1, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Other NHTSA names
These names matched the same EPA model but are not included in the headline counts above.
| Name | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| A6 ALLROAD | 1 | 2 |
Investigations
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALLROAD SW MHEV AWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0.089 | — |
| SEDAN 4 DR N/A AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A6 Allroad quattro · 3L · Automatic (AM-S7) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Hybrid | 21 | 30 | 24 | — | — | $3,400 |
| A6 Sedan · 3L · Automatic (AM-S7) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 29 | 23 | — | — | $3,550 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2026 Audi A6 at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.